Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation, execution, and termination of contracts in Singapore
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Legislation governing the validity and use of electronic signatures and electronic records in contracts
Employment Act 2004: Core labor law governing employment relationships if the release involves employment contracts
Employment Claims Act 2016: Framework for resolving salary-related disputes and other employment claims
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines for employment contract termination and release
Limitation Act 1959: Statute establishing time limits for bringing legal claims arising from contracts
Civil Law Act: General legislation governing civil matters including contractual relationships
Specific Relief Act: Legislation specifying remedies available for breach of contract and enforcement
Mutual Agreement Principle: Legal requirement that both parties must agree to the release voluntarily and with clear understanding
Consideration Doctrine: Legal requirement that valid consideration must be present for the release to be binding
Clear Expression of Intent: Legal principle requiring explicit and unambiguous expression of intention to release contractual obligations
Scope Definition: Clear definition of whether the release is partial or complete, and which obligations are being released
Surviving Obligations: Specification of any contractual obligations that survive the release
Confidentiality Requirements: Terms governing the confidentiality of the original contract and the release agreement
Waiver of Rights: Clear specification of which legal rights are being waived through the release
Release from Liabilities: Express terms releasing parties from specified liabilities and obligations
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Singapore law as governing law and Singapore courts' jurisdiction
